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,digg_url = ''; BANGKOK, Dec 20 (Reuters) - Three times champions Thailand fought back from a goal down to reach the final of the Southeast Asian championships with a 2-1 win over Indonesia on Saturday. Late goals by Teerathep Winothai and substitute Ronnachai Rangsiyo gave the Thais a 3-1 aggregate victory that sets up a final with Singapore or Vietnam,

Hey there friends. My cuz is spearheading a fundraiser for the local kids basketball team. The kids have a tournament that they are trying to get in to during the Thanksgiving week but are a little short on funds. The fundraiser is targeting adults that would like to spend a day at Harrah's Casino in San Diego. Raffles and games will be played and food and drinks (coffee, soda, water, BEER) wi

Do you know how much Murray's I had to put in my head to do this? - Southeast Jerome All jokes aside, Southeast Jerome...I mean Clinton Portis is doing his thing right now. The Washington Redskins are one-game behind the '07 Super Bowl Champion NY Giants with a 5-2 record. But lets look at some quick facts.Clinton Portis is leading the league with 944 yards thru 8 games. He's on pace for 1888 rush

East1. Orlando MagicDwight Howard should only be better, even after a breakout season last year. The Magic have one of the better offensive teams out there with Howard, Rashard Lewis, Hedo Turkoglu, and Jameer Nelson. I really love their starting line-up (add in Michael Pietrus to the other four), especially in the mediocre southeast. The Magic should no doubt dominate this division.2. Miami HeatT

Nhan Dan/VNA- Many paintings of Vietnamese contemporary artists were exhibited at the fourth Southeast Asia Art Fair held in Singapore from October 10 to 13.2 Vote(s)

The new big thing will be Southeast solariums. The amount of sunshine received in the Southeast will be great for solariums. It's a great thing to add to your house. Solariums can be anything that involves the sun.These can be sunrooms or even a tanning bed. Sunrooms are usually rooms made out of glass to allow the greatest amount of sun exposure. You could even create a room for tanning with the

I'm wondering how the southeastern gas shortage is going to affect those going to the Feast of Tabernacles in places such as Jekyll Island and Panama City in United Church of God as well as those attending sites of other groups in that area.I had read last week that the shortages were to be cleared up in the next few days. That no longer appears to be the case.A storm-related gas shortage in the S

USA: Southeast, Corn Mazes and Fall Festivals for Families. From Virginia to Georgia and Tennessee to Arkansas, farms, villages and towns are creating seasonal festivals that frame natural works of art. Clever and fun, corn is not just for breakfast...

This report will help you grow your food business in one of the most vital markets in the world with about one-fifth of the total US Population. We are running a promotion for the month of October and when you purchase this action planning document for the Southeast and Texas you will save earn a one hour consultation with Tim Forrest and receive your category buyers names, phone numbers, emails f

About 200 Entergy trucks were headed westbound on Interstate 10 heading in Southeast Texas Sunday morning. More: continued here

Talk about last minute! We're leaving for Mt. Pulag tonight and we only bought our gear a few minutes ago at R.O.X. The good thing about R.O.X. is that they have everything we needed.I even got myself an oxygen canister when I get really exhausted during the climb. And since they closed at 11 p.m. today, even those who had some unfinished work at the office were able to catch up. That's why they'r

By KEVIN MAURER, Associated Press Writer Fri Sep 5, 4:03 AM ET WILMINGTON, N.C. - Some Southeastern states declared emergencies and officials urged residents to head inland Thursday as Tropical Storm Hanna headed toward the Atlantic coast, where it could bring high winds and rain from South Carolina to Maine. here

This publication describes the bird communities of major mainland rivers of southeast Alaska and is based on a review of all known relevant studies as well as recent fieldwork. We synthesized information on the composition, structure, and habitat relationships of bird communities at 11 major mainland rivers. Information on current management concerns and research needs are also included.

Hi guys,latest ufo footage from Southeast London,UK,24 July ,2008 .According to eyewitness.We have been seeing these UFO's every night since Sunday 20th July but was unable to film them. So tonight we was ready and waiting. Filmed from my garden in Southeast London UK.

Internet troubles (and I’ve been having a lot of them lately) have prevented me from posting the later half of last week, so here’s a roundup of the aftermath to our new Southeast Asian World Heritage sites. Georgetown and Malacca are preparing for huge celebrations and making arrangements to uphold their newfound status, while tensions [...]

While APHonda, Thailand's largest motorcycle producer saw declining sales figures this year, the current sales figures make sense to Thai motorcycle insiders, in today's tough market, Yamaha did a full blown attack on everything what was considered APHon...

The Center for Southeast Asian Studies of Kyoto University is now accepting applications from visiting scholars and researchers who work on Southeast Asia, or on any one of the countries in that region, in order to conduct research, write, or pursue other scholarly interests in connection with their field of study.Five fellowships will be awarded for the first half of 2009 on a competitive basis.

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‘Continuity and Change: (Re)conceptualising Power in Southeast Asia’ March 26th-28th 2009 Hosted by CRASSH (Centre for Research in the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities), University of Cambridge, UK Keynote Speakers: James Scott (Sterling Professor of Political Science and Professor of Anthropology, Yale University) Shelly Errington (Professor of Anthropology, UC Santa Cruz) The study of po

According to today's New York Times , a number of counterterrorism experts and governments have concluded that JI and other major terrorist networks in Southeast Asia have suffered significant setbacks in the past three years.The Times article found that the major elements in combatting the terrorist groups were effective law enforcement, heightened intelligence, ongoing military operations and "a

According to today's New York Times , a number of counterterrorism experts and governments have concluded that JI and other major terrorist networks in Southeast Asia have suffered significant setbacks in the past three years. The Times article found that the major elements in combatting the terrorist groups were effective law enforcement, heightened intelligence, ongoing military operations and "

Edited Collection on Southeast Asian Horror CinemaCall for PapersAbstracts are sought for a collection of essays on Southeast Asian Horror Cinema. Although relatively modest in terms of production and aesthetics if compared to the horror cinemas of Japan and Korea for example, it is undeniable that the horror genre contributes greatly to the cinematic histories and cultures of Southeast Asia altho

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New genetic-level studies on Southeast Asian populations throw up new ideas about how humans migrated and populated this region - it may well turn out that the Austronesian expansion wasn’t as big a deal as it was made out to be. New Research Forces U-turn In Population Migration Theory Science Daily, 26 May 2008 Prevailing theory suggests that [...]

The researchers show that population dispersals came earlier, from within the region, and probably resulted from flooding.The conventional theory, or the ‘out of Taiwan’ model, suggests that the current day populations of Island Southeast Asia (ISEA) originate in a Neolithic expansion from Taiwan, driven by rice agriculturalists about 4,000 years ago. This theory was contested 10 years ago by

Advance Auto Parts Names Derrick Thomas Senior Vice President, Operations – Southeast.Read more...

Remember I post about the biggest bookfest in Southeast asia last year, about the books I bought on that bookfest? It's back!! HooRAY!!!!!I was just telling FL that I've finished all the books I bought last year, in fact some of the books I've already read twice!! I've run out of books to read!! and then I got the news that the bookfest is coming soon. OMG, can you imagine how thrilled I am when I

Among the ironies of the world’s response to rising oil prices is diverting food production in order to expand ethanol resources which has resulted in large shortages of basic foods such as rice. The result is rising food prices which threaten the survival of millions of people. Under leadership of Thailand’s prime minister, Cambodia, Vietnam, [...]

ABQjournal Metro: Southeast Getting a Face-Lift: "While growth strategists tout Mesa del Sol as the model of a well-planned development in Albuquerque, another neighborhood has brought the virtues of the live, work and play style of growth to town.Spurred by the creation of Sandia Technology Park a decade ago, Albuquerque's southeast has sprung to life as a booming center for new housing, jobs and retail."Albuquerque MLSAlbuquerque Home Prices Rio Rancho Real Estate News Albuquerque Real Estate News

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Early Indian Influence in Southeast Asia: References on Southeast Asia in ancient Tamil literature Date/Time: Saturday Apr 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm Venue: Level 5 - Possibility in National Library Language: Tamil Dr S.P. Thinnappan, from South Asian Studies Programme, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, NUS,will talk on the early references about Southeast Asia made in ancient Tamil literature, [...]

Landmarks ← Previous revision Revision as of 14:30, 22 April 2008 Line 108: Line 108: * [ Elementary Institute of Science] (Emerald Hills) * [ Elementary Institute of Science] (Emerald Hills) * [-library/locations/#malcolmx Malcolm X Library and Performing Arts Center] (Valencia Park) * [-library/locations/#malcolmx Malcolm X Library and Performing Arts Center] (Valencia Park) - * [ Terra Nova Garden at Morse High School] (Skyline) + * [ Terra Nova Garden at Morse High School] (Skyline Hills) * [ Tubman-Chavez Multicultural Center] (Valencia Park) * [ Tubman-Chavez Multicultural Center] (Valencia Park) * Walls of Excellence (Lincoln Park) * Walls of Excellence (Lincoln

The cradle of Bronze Age culture of Southeast Asia is one of the region’s lesser-known, up-and-coming tourist spots. Udon Thani in Northeast Thailand is the gateway to Ban Chiang, where the earliest evidence for bronze was found in the region. History overturned Malaysia Star, 12 April 2008

The Caps clinched the playoffs and the division Saturday night vs. the Florida Panthers. It was a resounding slam dunk on a roller coaster season. As the Caps get ready for the playoffs and the schedule to be set let's...

  Southeast Texas Roundball Classic June 27-29, 2008 Beaumont, Texas Contact: Coach Bailey  - 832 347-7474 Tournament: Southeast Texas Roundball Classic Dates: June 27-29, 2008 Location: Lamar University Beaumont, Texas Cost: $225.00 Age Groups: boys 9u-17u, girls 9u-17u Host Club : All 4 Sports, Beaumont Hoopstars, [...]

Prices below are for the Southeastern part of the United States (USA). These are avg. spot prices and should not be considered current prices as prices are fluctuating greatly each day and week as well as state to state. Check back to this site for current scrap metal prices. #1 Bushelings per gross ton $382 #1 Bundles [...]

The regional terror network Jemaah Islamiyah (JI) is now regrouping with al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden funding efforts to strengthen its forces in Southeast Asia, a top ranking Thai intelligence official disclosed Tuesday."The latest intelligence report we have about the JI is that they are regrouping," according to Maj. Gen. Thawip Netniyom, director of the Royal Thai Army Office for Policy and Plans.Thawip said the JI is consolidating what remains of its forces after its ranking leaders have been neutralized and arrested by regional security forces.He said Bin Laden continues to finance the JI to put it back as a potent terrorist force in the region."Osama bin Laden still has a lot of connections with the JI. The bulk of the finances of the JI for their operations comes from Bin Laden,

Just a reminder - deadline for submission is on May 15. 3rd Singapore Graduate Forum on Southeast Asia Date: 28/07/2008 - 29/07/2008 Venue: Asia Research Institute, National University of... Visit SEAArch to read the full story, and other stories about the archaeology of Southeast Asia.

Three million people develop tuberculosis in the Southeast Asian region every year, India reporting 22 percent of these, and over half a million die of the disease, says the latest World Health Organisation (WHO) report released Monday.

Three million people develop tuberculosis in the Southeast Asian region every year, India reporting 22 percent of these, and over half a million die of the disease, says the latest World Health Organisation (WHO) report released Monday.

Southeast Asian central banks expect strong domestic demand and regional trade to help mitigate the impact of likely lower global growth, the banks said yon Saturday following a two-day meeting.Governors from Southeast Asian countries, as well as South Korea and Taiwan, gathered in Jakarta for a regular meeting as policy makers globally try to tackle a credit crisis that is threatening to drag on worldwide economic growth."Governors noted that global growth is expected to weaken... while the region will be affected by increasing downside risk to the global outlook," the banks said in a statement.Asian economies rely heavily on exports to the United States, so governments and bankers fear a weaker dollar and economy is likely to crimp Asia's growth.But the statement said that "the impact wi

Just 30 years ago, the pristine shores of Southeast Asia and her plethora of islands, archipelagos and exotic coastlines were largely inaccessible to the average traveler. Rumors of white–powder beaches and placid, crystal clear waters to be found off the Andaman and China Seas were circulated mostly among backpackers. While Phuket and Bali were on the tourist map so to speak, even these larger land masses harbored sandy stretches where foreign feet had barely made an imprint.Indeed, enigmatic Southeast Asia provided endless opportunity for exploration, and gave rise to an almost mythical impression of virginal beaches and uncompromised beauty. A myth undoubtedly fuelled by the emergence of literature such as Alex Garland's The Beach and the massively–popular movie that followed. And s

Update: 5:20 pm EDT to add Atlanta's Hartsfield Airport (ATL) to list of FAA Ground Delay Programs Aspen Airport (ASE) delays are cancelled.ATL- Atlanta Airport Flight DelaysFor arrivals: through 10 pm EDT.US airports affected: all contiguousCanadian airports: noneTake off delays to ATL: 1 hour, 27 minutesUpdate: 2:10 pm EDT Severe thunderstorms have moved through northern suburbs of Atlantanew Ground Delay Programs for the Aspen and Vail airports...ski season trafficASE- Aspen Airport Flight DelaysFor arrivals: through 6 pm MDT.US airports affected: all contiguousCanadian airports: YHZ YUL YOW YYZTake off delays to ASE: 2 hours, 1 minuteEGE- Vail Airport Flight DelaysFor arrivals: through 6 pm MDT.US airports affected: all contiguousCanadian airports: YHZ YUL YOW YYZTake off delays for E

The conference doesn’t specifically state archaeology, although at last year’s conference there were a couple of archaeology papers presented. 3rd Singapore Graduate Forum on Southeast... Visit SEAArch to read the full story, and other stories about the archaeology of Southeast Asia.

I like to have some fun on hump day. Really should do it every week. If the story wrote itself like this one does, it would be a lot easier. This jewel comes from Eufaula, Alabama, which is about an hour north of Dothan. Thanks to The Dothan Eagle. A Thursday afternoon fire at a local [...]

Just as the British Highlands stand primarily for sheep-raising and their borders for manufacturing, so the British Lowlands stand for ordinary agriculture and their seaward borders for commerce.Southeastern EnglandThe main agricultural portion of Great Britain is the low southeastern section of England and its extension through the Midland Gap to Cheshire and Liverpool. The lowland is by no means flat. Near its northwestern margin, as we have seen, it is broken by the flat-topped but sharply defined hills of the Jurassic Escarpment from the Humber southward. A second escarpment, composed of Cretaceous chalk to the east of the Jurassic Escarpment. South of London an upward doming of the strata has produced another chalk escarpment which faces inward and forms a loop south of London surroun

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Sooner or later, you have to visit Southeast Asia if you enjoy seeing the world. There are simply too many unique landmarks and fascinating cultural aspect to not do so. When you go, you may find getting about a bit difficult, so focus on Thailand as your hub. Asia is a fascinating area that has to be seen to be believed. From the spires of Angkor Wat to the lightening shows off the coast of Sihanoukville in Cambodia, there is something for everyone. To top the area off as a top destination, a currency problem in the late 1990s has resulted in Southeast Asia being a very cheap trip. Yes, even with the dollar being beaten up. There is only one hang up when it comes to traveling in this area. Simply put, it is difficult to get from here to there. The quality, size and frequency of the tran

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The pineapple that grows here on the steep hills above the Mekong River is especially sweet, the red and orange chilies unusually spicy, and the spring onions and watercress retain the freshness of the mountain dew.For years, getting this prized...

When it comes to tracing the movements and migrations of prehistoric communities across Southeast Asia, the Bellwood model stands out as one of the leading theories - humans moved Southwest China,... Visit SEAArch to read the full story, and other stories about the archaeology of Southeast Asia.

    For the latest medal standings, you may visit the official Games website. GOLD MEDALISTS TODAY Willy Wang - Men’s Nanquan Henry Dagmil - Men’s Long Jump Marianne Mariano - Women’s Under 60kg Miguel Molina - Men’s 200m Breaststroke Daniel Coakley - Men’s 50m Freestyle (NEW SEA GAMES RECORD!) Ryan Arabejo - Men’s 1500m Freestyle Victor Espiritu - Men’s Points Race (more…) Viewed 1074 times by 560 viewers

Albuquerque Home Market Report Southeast Heights See the most up-to-date list of Southeast Heights homes for sale. If you are looking to buy or sell a home in Southeast Heights, please contact me today. The Southeast Heights area is bounded by Tramway to San Mateo and Central to Kirtand Air Force Base.   October 2007 # of Homes Median Lowest Highest New Listing 25 $189,900 $79,500 $745,000 Pending 9 $154,900 $63,900 $259,900 Sold 11 $130,000 $130,000 $270,000   October 2007 Square Footage Bedrooms Bathrooms Minimum 900 3 1 Maximum 1986 4 3   October 2007 Days on Market Cumulative Days on Market Minimum 0 2 Average 36 55 Maximum 88 173 Albuquerque Schools Albuquerque Public Schools Sandia Base Elementary Whittier Elementary Emerson Elementary La Luz Elementary Manzano Mesa Elementary Wherry Elementary La Mesa Elementary Bandelier Elementary Hayes Middle Wilson Middle Van Buren Middle Highland High School Albuquerque Resources Singing Arrow Neighb

If you’re in Singapore between now and March 2008, don’t miss a unique opportunity to drop by the Asian Civilisations Museum for a special exhibition called On the Nalanda Trail, which showcases Buddhism in India, China and Southeast Asia and traces the pilgrimages of three Chinese monks as they travel to India and back. I’ve written about the exhibition’s focus on China and India at yesterday.sg; here, I’ll write about the exhibition in relation to Buddhism in Southeast Asia. (more…)

OSI makes grants in Southeast Asia through two programs: the Southeast Asia (SEA) Initiative and the Southeast Asia: Beyond Borders Program. The SEA Initiative supports programs concentrating on human rights advocacy, access to justice, media, and access to information. The SEA: Beyond Borders Program supports international exchanges that bring civil society actors and organizations together beyond [...]

During the Vietnam War, amidst carpet bombing and My Lai, the United States engaged in a unique form of chemical warfare known as herbicidal warfare. Between 1962 and 1971, Air Force aircraft were employed as souped-up crop dusters to spray defoliants throughout Southeast Asia as part of Operation Ranch Hand. Defoliants are a particular variety of herbicides that kill plants by causing them to lose their leaves. This mode of action made them particularly good at destroying both food crops (primarily rice, which is difficult to incinerate) and jungle canopy, which the Viet Cong took advantage of to hide their activities.A number of different defoliants, either single chemicals or mixtures, were developed and utilized by the US military in 'Nam. Six of these were assigned a particular colour code, and this colour was painted on the barrels in which the particular agent was stored.Agent Orange is by far the best known of these "rainbow herbicides", largely due to the fact that it account

There are two side of the sea here ; 1. Andaman sea side and 2. Gulf of Thailand sea sideAndaman sea is full of under water world marine life such as corel, fishes, sea flower, etc. So Andaman sea is the paradise of scuba diving and snorkeling. The beach is very clean and has white sand which attract the tourist for sun bathing. Phuket Island is one of the province of Thailand which located at the

A brick build house with outhouses and summer kitchen,2 garages and good-sized garden near a rezervoar! A two-storey  brick build house 45 km from  the town of  Stara Zagora and 5 km from the small town of Galabovo, Southeast Bulgaria. The house is large - 180 sq.m. of building area. There are some outhouses and a summer kitchen that belong to the property .A good-sized garden of some 2300 sq.m. with 30 fruit trees , two wells and a view to the reservoar of  Rozov Kladenetz  add to the value of the property.      Every floor is comprised of 3 rooms.     Ground floor: kitchen, sitting room and 1 bed, wet room and a toilet.      There is a celler, small kitchen and a room in the summer kitchen.     The garden is tiled and there are 2 solid garages.         The rezervoar is only 150 m. from the property. More Information

Once completed, the KPE is to be a dual-carriageway expressway with three lanes in each direction and eight interchanges and stretch over 12 km from the Tampines Expressway (TPE) in the north-east to the East Coast Parkway (ECP) in the south. About 9km of the expressway, from ECP to Defu Lane 3, will be built entirely underground as road tunnels, using the cut-and-cover method. This will make it the longest underground expressway in South-east Asia.The KPE, which is being opened in phases, is part of LTA’s plan to develop a comprehensive road network for Singapore. Physical works on the KPE started in 2001 and is targeted to complete in 2008.Drivers got their chance to experience the Kallang—Paya Lebar Expressway for the first time as the first phase of the road opened to vehicular traffic last week.Do you want to have a look? Check-out the KPE Underground!Tags: Singapore, KPE Underground, Kallang-Paya Lebar Expressway

Hi. Here are some facts I have gathered from the corporate website of Pangkor Island beach resort. I have been here at least twice but I just couldn't find where did I put all the pictures. So here's some of the pictures of Pangkor Island beach resort. It is beautiful island and I would like to come back again to this resort for a relaxing vacation.Pangkor Island Beach Resort located on an unspoilt tropical island of Pangkor , on the west of Peninsular Malaysia, is surrounded by 73 acres of lush tropical Jungle, exotic land and marine life. On this private enclave, it offers 1.2 kilometres of white sandy beach with inviting emerald green sea.Be awed by the natural beauty of unspoilt nature, exotic flora and fauna, secluded pristine beach and breathtaking sunset that makes the resort one of the preferred holiday destinations in Malaysia.Pangkor Island lobbyPangkor Island VillaPangkor Island VillaPangkor Island VillaPangkor Island Outdoor ShowerPangkor Island Pacific WingPangkor Island

The National University of Singapore (NUS) and Stanford University (Stanford) invite applications from mid-career and senior Southeast Asianist scholars in the social sciences or humanities who would like to spend up to six months between 1 April 2008 and 30 September 2008 at NUS and Stanford writing and doing research on or related to contemporary [...]

We are only days away from the tipoff of the NBA season. The Jaunt will be going division by division with our own unique takes on the teams, the players, and other stuff like the uniforms, arenas, and -- of course -- the cheerleaders. Just to prove we don't have East coast bias we'll be moving geographically from the Western Conference to the Eastern Conference. Eastern Conference - Southeast Division Atlanta HawksCharlotte BobcatsMiami HeatOrlando MagicWashington Wizards Style: Miami Heat. Come for the black road jersey. Stay for the red alternates. The Southeast division lacks in the style department but Miami stays fashionable despite block letters and numerals. But the addition of the underlined v-neck; a trend many other teams have been picking up as well in recent years. The Heat's otherwise simple uniform is kept together by the three stripe piping, a thick line with two bordering thin lines. The throwback inspired jerseys are stunning for all the wrong reasons.The Hawks new

While the outside world gets excited over the economic rise of China and India, it seldom stops to notice the equally remarkable transformation of Indonesian politics in the 10 years since the downfall of the 30-year authoritarian rule of President Suharto. It now has the most open, extensive, decentralized democratic system in all of Southeast Asia, achieved possibly at some cost to economic growth but with little localized disorder, and with settlements of the Aceh and Timor Leste issues to its credit. It is also a remarkably plural society to which the position of Pangestu, a woman, and ethnic Chinese and a Christian attests, and a cultural vitality that puts much of a money-obsessed region to shame. It is of course not without communal tensions and occasional bloodshed. But it provides a salutary contrast to its small higher profile, wealthy neighbors, Malaysia, a country of growing religious intolerance and deepening racial divide and Singapore, a state whose social and politica

LEE KONG CHIAN NUS-STANFORD DISTINGUISHED FELLOWSHIP ON SOUTHEAST ASIA The National University of Singapore (NUS) and Stanford University (Stanford) invite applications from mid-career and senior...

  Albuquerque Home Market Report Southeast Heights See the most up-to-date list of Southeast Heights homes for sale. If you are looking to buy or sell a home in Southeast Heights, please contact me today. The Southeast Heights area is bounded by Tramway to San Mateo and Central to Kirtand Air Force Base.   September 2007 # of Homes Median Lowest Highest New Listing 31 $212,900 $105,000 $365,000 Pending 8 $178,750  $109,900  $274,900  Sold 20 $214,500 $120,000 $375,000   September 2007 Square Footage Bedrooms Bathrooms Minimum 900 2 1 Maximum 2500 5 3   September 2007 Days on Market Minimum 1 Average 32 Maximum 110 Albuquerque Schools Albuquerque Public Schools Sandia Base Elementary Whittier Elementary Emerson Elementary La Luz Elementary Manzano Mesa Elementary Wherry Elementary La Mesa Elementary Bandelier Elementary Hayes Middle Wilson Middle Van Buren Middle Highland High School Albuquerque Resources Singing Arrow Neighborhood Association

Everyone knows that California has a water shortage, considering our state damn near burned down last week. But lesser known are the severe water shortages in the American Southeast.According to the New York Times, "for the first time in more than 100 years, much of the Southeast has reached the most severe category of drought... creating an emergency so serious that some cities are just months away from running out of water."Cities in North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, and Florida are in real danger of having no water left very soon. Estimates have their water resources running dry before 90 -121 days. You know things are bad when the timeline is measured in days.Residents of these states are being ordered to cut their water usage by 50%, with the penalty of having their water shut off if they don't comply. Watering of lawns has also been outlawed.The water shortages have also led to lawsuits over water rights. Georgia is suing the Army Corps of Engineers demanding that they stop send

24 October 2007 (Science Daily) - A report on the collaboration between the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology’s Ban Chiang Project and Laos’ Department of Museums and Archaeology and the results of the last few year’s work of surveying the area around the Mekong River for archaeological potential. Filling In The Blanks Of Southeast Asian Prehistory As archaeologists in the last half century have set about reconstructing the prehistory of Southeast Asia, data from one country—centrally located Laos—was conspicuously missing. Little archaeology has occurred in Laos since before World War II, and beginning in the mid-1970s, Laos shut its doors completely to outside researchers. International scholars had to content themselves with information from excavation and survey work mostly from neighboring Thailand. That scenario is beginning to shift—and new data, as well as new collaborative relationships—may forever change our perspecti

SEOUL, Korea (AVING Special Report on 'GNGWC 2007') -- GNGWC 2007(Game & Game World Championship)’s Southeast Asian regional finals held in Ho Chi Minh City on October 13th. Nine finalists were chosen to go to the GNGWC 2007 Grand Final in Korea on December while 5,000 people watching...full featurevia [Aving]

11 October 2007 (Saigon Times) - While I’ve featured stories about the Cat Tien archaeological site before (see here and here), this story carries pictures of the actual site, including one of the alleged largest linga and yoni in Southeast Asia. The linga and yoni are Hindu symbols respectively representing the male and female organs. The linga is particularly associated with the god Siva. Cat Tien is one of the more significant sites discovered in Vietnam in recent times. Seeing believed-to-be biggest Linga and Yoni in Southeast Asia by Binh Nguyen Archeologists believe the couple of Linga and Yoni, found in a group of archeological sites on the Dong Nai River in Lam Dong Province, to be the biggest of their kind in Vietnam, if not in Southeast Asia. The linga measures 2.10 meters in height and 0.7 meters in diameter while the yoni’s side is 2.26 meters long. They are being kept temporarily in a hut on the border of Quang Ngai and Da Lay villages in the Central Highlands pro

06 October 2007 (Newindpress) - If there’s such a thing as universal appeal in Southeast Asia, it’s gotta be the Hindu epic, the Ramayana. Drs M. and S. Krishnasamy write about how the influence of epic of Rama manifests itself in the countries of Southeast Asia. A Sea view of Rama Dr S Krishnaswamy and Dr Mohana Krishnaswamy We are at the tail end of a fascinating journey through history, in a time machine that took us back 2500 years, and often brought us back and forth to the 21st Century. We made several trips in 2006 — first, for research and then for filming a television documentary serial titled Indian Imprints to be telecast on Doordarshan’s national network. It deals with the impact of ancient Indian culture on Indonesia, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam. This “episode” is devoted to Rama as perceived in SEA (‘South East Asia’, not the Sea at Palk Straight, which is making waves). (more…)

03 October 2007 (News in Science) - Monash University unveils an interactive map called Sahul Time, named after the ancient landmass of Australia and Papua New Guinea, that shows you the lay of the land at different points in time over the last 100,000 years. While the main focus is of course on Australia, what’s really nifty is the inclusion of much of island Southeast Asia, which would provide anyone with an interest about the prehistory of the region to see how much larger the land mass must have been - and possibly how many archaeological sites now remain underwater. Links in this post will lead to the News in Science article, while a separate link to Sahul Time will be added to the resources page. Mouse click reveals ancient coastline Anna Salleh The changing shape of Australasia can now be seen in a new interactive digital map that mimics the rise and fall of sea levels over the past 100,000 years. The map also has pop-up images and text about key archaeological sites and

So far in 2007, the area of Portland where homes are selling the quickest is Southeast Portland. It’s also the area with the most home sales. Here are number of home sales, year-to-date, in 2007.# Sales - Area2383 – Southeast Portland2187 – West Portland1904 – Northeast Portland1756 – Beaverton, Aloha1367 – Tigard, Tualatin, Sherwood, Wilsonville1293 – Hillsboro, Forest Grove1182 – Milwaukie, Clackamas, Happy Valley, Damascus1119 – Gresham, Troutdale, Fairview914 – Lake Oswego, West Linn839 – North Portland810 – Oregon City, Canby790 – Northwest Washington County

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Phuket Thailand - Banyan Tree SpaPioneering the garden spa concept, Banyan Tree Spa offers exquisite pampering amidst an ambience of solitude and luxury. Created exclusively by a hand-picked group of specialists, the treatments draw on ancient traditions and natural remedies, focusing on a holistic approach to healing and rejuvenation. Designed to harness the healing powers of nature, the Banyan Tree Spa has developed their own signature treatments, recipes and techniques.Among the spa packages include:The Banyan Indulgences (3-hour session)Time-Honoured Traditions (3-hour session)Rejuvenation (2-hour session)Body ScrubsBody ConditionersFacial TreatmentsBeauty TreatmentsHand & Foot TreatmentMassagesHair TreatmentDEPILATORY WAXINGBrows or LipsBikiniUnderarmsLegs: half & full

Between 40 and 50 families control the economies of Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, the Philippines and Indonesia.Their interests include banking, property develop ment, shipping, sugar exports and running casinos.Thirteen of the 50 richest families in the world are in Southeast Asia and yet they are largely unknown outside confined business circles. Often this is because they not only control the press and television, but also almost everything else.How do they do it? What are their secrets? And is it good news or bad for the places where they operate? Joe Studwell explosively lifts the lid on a world of staggering secrecy and shows that the little most people know about them is also almost entirely wrong.Ten years ago, the Asian financial crisis caused hundreds of business corporations to go bankrupt, affecting most Asian countries. And the people believed to be most affected were the business tycoons dominating Southeast Asian econo

In this second part of the Ancient Script of Southeast Asia (click here for part 1), we’ll explore two more exhibits from the Aksara: The Passage of Malay Scripts exhibition at the National Library of Singapore. These two pieces are from Terengganu in Malaysia, and Java in Indonesia. The first exhibit, the Terengganu Scripted Stone, stands at the mouth entrance between the Sacred Writings gallery and the Islamic gallery. Anyone who’s visited the Terengannu State Museum (where the original sits) or the National History Museum in Kuala Lumpur would instantly recognise this Terengganu Stone. I hear it also features in the Malaysian history textbooks as well. Discovered in the late 19th century, the Terengganu Inscribed Stone, or Batu Bersurat, dates to the 14th century and is the oldest evidence for Islam in Malaysia. The script used is Jawi while the language is Malay, and the inscription describes a set of Islamic laws, as well as proclaiming Islam as the state religion. A

I chanced upon “Aksara: The Passage of Malay Scripts” while I was doing research at the National Library last weekend and was surprised at the richness of the exhibits and artefacts gathered there. Aksara features the early script of the Malay world in Southeast Asia, drawing from the collections of the National Museum of Indonesia and the Vietnam History Museum - this is indeed a rare opportunity to see the epigraphy of ancient Southeast Asia in one collection. I had not realised that this exhibition was going on, but it’s still not too late to catch it as there are two more weeks left. The Aksara exhibition is divided into four galleries, each covering a particular time period: The Sacred Knowledge of Writing, The Coming of Islam, Colonial Encounters and Singapore and Modern Writing. For this series, I’ll be concentrating on the first two galleries, but the entire exhibition will be covered elsewhere. See that stone pillar on the right? I almost wet my pants

Hi. Again, I am so fascinated by this hotel when I saw my brother's honeymoon pictures. A colleague of mine stayed at this hotel too on her visit to Sabah. She also recommended this hotel to me. Just in case you are not familiar where Kota Kinabalu is, it is the capital of Sabah, a state in Malaysia.Well, since I know people enjoy looking at pictures as much as I do, please enjoy yourself looking at the pictures below. Erm.. I've tried asking for few personal pictures from my brother, but I guessed he's too shy for 'exposing' himself to the public. So I guess, I'd just settle from the hotel's gallery pictures then.Oh, before that, here are some facts about the hotel. Located 10 minutes from Kota Kinabalu International Airport, just a 2 1/2-hour flight from Singapore, Hong Kong and Kuala Lumpur, Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort is a tranquil retreat offering 495 recently renovated rooms and suites, seven restaurants and bars, and a wealth of enjoyable recreational opportunities

Bali Island, a blend of modern tourist facilities combined with wonderful shopping and a rich heritage is a perfect holiday destination for all. Among the best surfing beaches in the world can be found on the western side of the island while on the eastern side is a wonderful spot for families, with beautiful white sand beaches and gentle seas.Bali Island is a shopper's paradise (my girl friends just go wild here) particularly for casual and tailored clothing, handmade jewelery, handicrafts and handbags all at unbelievable prices. Don't be surprised if you ended up bringing home double the number of suitcases when you first landed!Tips: Try bargaining at the street markets of Kuta and Sanur of Nusa Dua.Bali offers a wide range of entertainment from traditional Balinese dances, usually staged nightly by many of the larger hotels, discos and pubs. Kuta has the liveliest nightlife, with watering holes and discos all along Jalan Legian and Jalan Buni Sari, some of which stay open till da

Southeast Asia Travels is so fascinated by Hua Hin hotels and the scenery. Not many people know of the existence of Hua Hin, Thailand. Hua Hin means "rocky head' in Thai - is derived from the rocks that can be seen on the beach in front of the Sofitel Central Hotel. It's located at approximately 200 kilometres south of Bangkok and can be reached by car, train and flight.I'll find time to write on Hua Hin's attraction at some other times. Today, I am going to write on Let`s Sea Hua Hin AL Fresco Resort. This resort itself is a treat to tourists when visiting Hua Hin.Address:83/188 Soi Talay 12 Khaotakieb Hua Hin Road, Hua Hin / Pranburi, ThailandRates from: USD 115Room Amenities:- air conditioning- broadband internet- hair dryer- iron and ironing board- private safe- separate showerFacilities:- airport pick-up and drop-off- car rental- cocktail lounge- conference rooms- currency exchange- dry cleaning and laundry- restaurantsStudio PierThere are 20 Studio Piers on the first floo

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Below are links to some excellent language resources for those interested in learning southeast Asian languages like Bahasa Indonesia, Bahasa Melayu, Tagalog (Philippines) and Vietnamese. Perfect for people like me who have more foreign than local colleagues at the workplace :pCenter for Southeast Asian Studies of the Northern Illinois University offers some online lessons for those interested in learning about southeast Asian languages and cultures . Check out their Bahasa Indonesian, Tagalog and Vietnamese and Burmese language resources.For Bahasa Melayu (commonly used in Malaysia and Singapore and similiar to Bahasa Indonesia), visit pgoh13.free.fr, for a well-structured online course with in 64 short and easy to understand lessons.